Attorney Brian Kenneth Johnson is Certified as a Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law

HOUSTON - Jan. 22, 2016 - PRLog -- Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) announced Brian Kenneth Johnson received Board Certification in Immigration and Nationality Law. Attorney Johnson currently practices Guerra & Johnson, P.C. the immigration law firm, with offices in Houston, TX and San Diego, CA.

Board Certification is a voluntary designation program certifying Texas attorneys in 22 specific areas of law. Board Certified attorneys must be licensed for at least five years, devote a required percentage of practice to a specialty area for at least three years, attend continuing education seminars, pass an evaluation by fellow lawyers and judges and pass a 6-hour written examination.

“An attorney has to do something extra to get certified and then they have to continue to work and acquire knowledge in their specialty area to remain certified. You could say it is a life-long commitment,” said Hal Moorman, Chairman of the TBLS Board of Directors.

Mr. Johnson is a 2006 graduate of the University of Houston Law Center, 2003 Graduate of Rutgers College at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey and 2000 graduate of North Hunterdon High School. Mr. Johnson has been a part of Guerra & Johnson, P.C. the immigration law firm, since 2008 and was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2007.

Board Certification is offered in 22 specific areas of law to attorneys. Initial certification is valid for five years. To remain certified attorneys and paralegals must apply for recertification every five years and meet substantial involvement, peer review and continuing legal education requirements for their specialty area.

To learn more about Attorney Johnson and his firm, visit his website today at http://www.gjpclaw.com/


About TBLS

Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) is authorized by the Supreme Court of Texas. TBLS serves as a resource by listing all certified attorneys and paralegals on their online database. TBLS works to ensure that the citizens of Texas receive the highest quality legal services.